Overview

The Applied Psychology (Honours) programme from Douglas College incorporates a research thesis that gives you the opportunity to develop and carry out supervised, independent research. You'll also get other hands-on experience in the field, lab and through volunteering with the Douglas Psychology Society.

Key facts

During your third and fourth years, you'll focus on at least one of six concentrations where psychology is typically applied in the workplace:

Pre-counselling

Psychosocial Rehabilitation (includes practicum)

Disability and Applied Behaviour Analysis

Forensic/Criminology

Applied Theory and Research

Leadership and Management.

Career Pathways

Career opportunities include:

Academic Advisor

Career Counsellor

Community Relations Officer

Conflict Mediator

Hospice Coordinator

Human Resources Generalist

Immigration Officer

Market Research Analyst

Psychometrist

Volunteer Coordinator

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Intermediate Research Methods & Data Analysis

Applications of Psychological Knowledge (Service Learning & Research)

Applied Data Analysis in Psychology

Critical Issues in Psychology

Child Behaviour and Development

Developmental Psychology: Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-31 00:00:00 , International

More details

For domestic students applications close online at 4:00pm the Friday before the start of each semester.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Westminster, Canada

Disciplines

Psychology View 151 other Bachelors in Psychology in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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110

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56

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Other requirements

General requirements

General College Admission Requirements

Admitted to the Bachelor of Applied Psychology program or permission of the Coordinator

Completion of a minimum of 75 university transferable credits (notes 1, 2) with a GPA of 3.33 or permission of the Coordinator, including the following:

A minimum grade of C- or higher in each of:

PSYC 1100

PSYC 1200

A minimum grade of C or higher in each of:

PSYC 2300 (note 3)

PSYC 2301

Two of PSYC 1130, PSYC 2315, PSYC 2341 (note 4), or PSYC 2360

3 credits of university transfer English (note 5)

3 credits of university transfer laboratory science

3 additional credits of university transfer Math, Statistics, or Science (note 4)

Submission of BA Applied Psychology Honours application, including signed agreement of a Psychology faculty member who will supervise the honours thesis

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19880 CAD / year

≈ 19880 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

6310 CAD / year

≈ 6310 CAD / year

Additional Details

National: Year 1,2: $3,570 per year. / Year 3: $4,540 / Year 4: $4,280.

Living costs

New Westminster

Canada

1240 - 1930 CAD / month

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Programme Structure

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Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

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